Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc jimmy. While driving less than 15 MPH down a steep, wet road, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The bumper and headlamps were damaged. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and will be taken to the dealer for an ABS diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v218000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer information was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.
1998 GMC Jimmy: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 238 complaints about the 1998 GMC Jimmy describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 20013
- 20003
- 19992
- 19986
- 19972
- 19961
- 19952
What owners say
The right head light was out and the consumer was unable to have it replaced since the head light was not a standard bulb, parts had to be ordered.
Unable to operate headlights and turn signals due to a defective multi-function switch. *ak the windows only go down from the driver's door control because the window lock was shorted out. The mirror switch was burnt out. The serpentine belt was cracking. The oil cooling lines were leaking badly.
Power windows lock up/ switch is also defective and unable to operate windows. Vehicle being repaired at an independent repair shop. *ak the mirror switch was burnt out and the multifunction switch had a short, the serpentine belt was cracking , head lights went out while driving to work, and the oil cooling line was leaking badly.
While driving down a road traveling 40mph another vehicle coming towards consumer with high beams on, blinded consumer's vision . Consumer, in return, hit a vehicle on a side street that was coming out into the flow of traffic. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy.
Headlight appers to be bluish in color and is too blinding.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Daytime running lamps (DRLS) turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated
- Brief information regarding insufficient rear seat lighting
- Concerns with insufficient rear seat lighting
- Vehicles equipped with a sunroof built within certain VIN breakpoints may have insufficient rear seat lighting
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Jimmy headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 GMC Jimmy?
6 of 238 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Jimmy (3%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 GMC Jimmy?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 GMC Jimmy
Wipers 65Pulling 13ABS 12No deployment 9Ball joint 8Loss of power 7Brake failure 6
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